Blue is the color of winning, and the Coldwell Banker brand has been ranking up “firsts” for over 112 years

The Coldwell Banker Way of Innovating
Blue is the color of winning, and the Coldwell Banker brand has been ranking up “firsts” for over 112 years.
DAVID MARINE
Blue. It’s the color of first place and the color of winners. Win the race, you get a blue ribbon. At Coldwell Banker, we’ve created a blue ribbon culture of sorts as we’re always looking for ways to win on behalf of our agents and their customers.
Today, we often think of innovation as having to do with technology, but that&rsq... read more

Here are some tips to touch up your home staging to increase your chances of an offer

3 Staging Touches That Up Your Chances of an Offer
Here are some tips to touch up your home staging to increase your chances of an offer.
SHARON LEE
Guest post by Abigail Sawyer
It takes more than finding a realtor and posting a “For Sale” sign in the front yard for a successful home sale. Getting your house in order is the first step to a quick offer. The secret is to give potential buyers the opportunity to imagine their “stuff” and family living in the home. Plus, you want to put you... read more

Upgrading your home with smart devices no longer an option — it’s a must.

Smart Upgrades That Will Help Sell Your House
Upgrading your home with smart devices no longer an option — it’s a must.
SHARON LEE
Guest post by Jon Snyder
It’s official: smart home upgrades are HOT. A 2016 survey cited in the Washington Post says that 65 percent of buyers, especially millennials, are willing to spend more on homes that are equipped with smart devices.
Moreover, today’s definition of a move-in ready home has shifted. It’s not just about fresh pa... read more

To get that hotel vibe, focus on these areas of your home.

How to Captivate Home Buyers by Capturing a Hotel Vibe
To get that hotel vibe, focus on these areas of your home.
SHARON LEE
When it comes time to sell your home, you need to keep one thing in mind: buyers don’t want to see or feel you in the house. What we mean is that buyers are looking for a blank slate that they can envision making their very own. They don’t want your family pictures, unique style, or lived-in look. Instead, they want a house that represents endless opportunities.
How do you make th... read more

Feeling like you are walking on eggshells in your staged home? Try these tips and tricks.

Tips and Tricks for Living in a Staged Home
Feeling like you are walking on eggshells in your staged home? Try these tips and tricks.
LINDSAY LISTANSKI
Guest Post via by NorthStar Moving Co-Founder Laura McHolm
Your home is on the market, pristine and expertly staged to get it sold. Now what? How do you still live in your home and keep it in perfect condition – especially for the unexpected showing?
First and foremost, you have to change your mindset; it is not “your home” anymore. ... read more

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MLS Internet Data Exchange (IDX) information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing, and that the data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by the MLS.